Raleigh, NC -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/21/2011 -- Patty Briguglio, president of MMI Public Relations (http://www.mmipublicrelations.com), a Raleigh-based full-service public relations firm, has announced that the company is sponsoring the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce Connected Women of North Carolina Event, taking place Friday, Nov. 18 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the North Ridge Country Club located at 6612 Falls of Neuse Rd in Raleigh. The event, focusing on teaching women how to best utilize their personal value within the workplace, is an exciting chance to connect with other professional women in the Triangle, develop personal and professional skills and support a local charity. It will feature Katty Kay, lead anchor of BBC World News America and co-author of the New York Times bestseller, “Womenomics: Write Your Own Rules for Success,” as the keynote speaker.

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“MMI Public Relations is proud to sponsor the Connected Women of North Carolina event,” said Briguglio. “We are grateful to the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce for making possible these types of events that encourage and nurture the involvement of women in business.”

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With a strong base in traditional public relations, MMI has strategically evolved into a market leader in emerging PR tools such as social media, online video and podcasting. MMI works with firms and individuals in a wide spectrum of industries across the nation. Ranked one of the top PR firms in North Carolina and nationally, MMI is the recipient of numerous awards in the public relations arena and the community.